5th Grade

Sr. Ghadeer Bader is the fifth and sixth grade Math and Science teacher. She has an Associate Degree in Math and Science. This is her fifth year teaching at An-Noor Quran Academy. She taught for one year overseas. She is married and a mother of four wonderful kids . What she loves about An-Noor School is, “The Islamic environment, the wonderful staff and team work I am surrounded with, and I am so proud and honored to participate in preparing our student to be excellent leaders in the future. Also, preparing them to represent Islam the best way in various fields once they pursue their pathway.”

Sr. Farhana Shemna is the fifth and sixth grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher. She is a college Graduate with a B.A. in Global Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is her first year teaching! Sr. Farhana says, ” Fortunately I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to work with children when I was a UNC-CH hospital volunteer during undergrad. What she loves most about An Noor School is, ” I love that the school is located in the IAR- the heart of this city! The Islamic environment, the chance to pray in jama’at at the masjid, and the support from other faculty & staff makes the job worthwhile. The students are superb and have made my experience, thus far, a rewarding one Alhamdulilah!”